sorry for the late update... i've been busy on something...anyways here's the reception...i hope you like it...
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RECEPTION
The place started to be filled by the guests, it was small but extravagant reception, the place was beautifully arranged still matching the motif of the wedding. The guests mingle with each other talking about how beautiful the wedding is and they all look at the exhibit that Mike and Michelle put up, it was pictures of Brenda and Bane since they first met up to these days.
When everyone was there and settled on their places, the emcee made the introduction of the newly weds "friends lets all welcome Mr. and Mrs Jessup.." the crowd applauded as Bane and Brenda made their way to their table.
"following our traditions, I would like to call the bestman and the maid of honor to offer the first toast for the newly wed" the emcee said, Brandon and Valerie up to the stage that was set up at the side of the venue, there are drums, piano and guitars set up at the stage too.
"I'm really honored to be the best man on my beloved twin sister's wedding. I wanna say thank you to Bane for choosing me, and I'm equally happy like all of us here for both of you, Brenda we've been together since birth, well that's pretty obvious huh?" Brandon said making the crowd laugh with him "I'm very happy that we became this close as we grew older, you never kept anything from me, you allowed me to be part of your life, all the ups and downs, I know I always play pranks and tease you since when were kids, but you never got mad at me, I want you to know that, that's just how I show my love for you sis…weird but yeah, I treat it like our ultimate bonding though I know I'm the only one who enjoys it.." he said laughing "whenever I see you crying bren, my heart breaks, and you know me when I'm angry or upset, I don't usually talk and I know you thought that I didn't care about you during those times when you're crying or shattered, no bren I cared… its just hard for me to look at you at those times… I love you bren..you're my sister and my bestfriend in this whole wide world…and best wishes to you…" Brandon said looking straight to Brenda's eye, he then turn to Bane "Bane, or should I say bro.." Brandon laugh a little "I never felt this safe for Brenda since you two got together, coz I know that you will never ever make anything that would hurt her on purpose, you have love her like we, her family loves her… I never felt so happy for my sister since you came in her life..you have taken care of her when were not around to do that, you gave her the life she deserves, you came to love us, her families and friends… I couldn't think of anybody else that would be that pure, kind and generous, you loves her unconditionally and as a brother I couldn't ask for anything for my baby sister… thank you Bane…thank you for simply loving my sister.. but dude..i'm still on the look out..one single tear from her eyes and your dead!!" Brandon said in a warning tone but laugh as he sees the crowd's reaction "I'm kidding…knowing bren? I wouldn't have to do it by myself.." Brenda squint at him, she can't believe Brandon would tease her like that in front of all of the people she love and cared about, but she thought that's very Brandon so she still smiled at him. "I love you both and may you have a wonderful years ahead of you.." he then pass the mic to Valerie
"like Brandon here, I'm also honored to be the maid of honor on my twin sister's wedding.. yeah the truth is we're triplets…separated at birth…" Valerie said jokingly "seriously, we may not have the same blood running in our bodies but in our hearts and in our minds, we're not just simply childhood bestfriends, we're sisters. Like Brandon I've known Brenda since birth and we did go through a lot together, first crush, first kiss, first heartbreak.. first everything.." Valerie said as she remembers their moments together. "when the Walsh family literally adopted me back in 1994, she wasn't here, she's in London already I knew back then that she were going through some difficulties, and it breaks my heart that were miles away… I wanted to be there for her..and thank god for telephones and internet we had a constant communication as if were seeing each other everyday of our freaking lives.." Val said laughing "I so love that girl…she's more than a sister to me…and you probably don't have the slices idea on how happy I am right now for her..brenda I just want you to know that you will always have me as your sister, biological or not who cares…I will always be here for you girl…and for your future family…thank you for everything you've done for me and for the wonderful memories…I love you sis…" Val said looking at Brenda, she then turn to look at Bane "Bane… Bane… Bane… well this is it you're stuck with my sis there…and there's no turning back now.. though I highly doubt it will ever cross your mind.." Val said letting a small laugh "brondon took the words out of my mouth.. I would've said same thing… her happiness is our happiness too so thank you Bane.. and I believe I don't have to warn you about breaking Brenda's heart do i?" Bane shook his head "thought so.. well congrats to you two have a blessed and wonderful years ahead of you with you future family..i love you both.."
Brandon and Valerie raised the glasses "to the newly weds, may they have the life that they both deserves…congrats to both of you.." Brandon said as the crowds toast for the couple. Before going back to their seat they went to the couple's table and hug and kiss them.
"thank you Brandon and Valerie, now its time for the bouquet and garter toss" the emcee announce Brenda and Bane went to the center facing the guests "may we invite the single ladies on the crowd.."
The usual joker Steve cheered the girls… "go girls get the bouquet.." he said particularly to Valerie, Kelly and Andrea. Erica went with, Shae, Kelly, Val, Andrea, gabby, Sarah, Ariane, 2 other girls from the table of Roy Randolph's table.
Before Brenda turn her back to the girls she smiled and said "ready girls?" the girls cheered, she then turn her back and toss her bouquet, she turned around to see who's gonna catch it and it landed in Val's arms, it was so fun seeing her single friends trying to catch the flower. "well who catched it? But the maid of honor of the bride…" the emcee announced as the crowd applaud, Valerie went to Brenda and hugs her, she step aside to let Bane get the garter on Brenda's legs, Brenda sat down while Bane knelt before her. "ok it's time for the garter toss" the emcee signaled Bane to go get the garter, Bane snaked his hands under Brenda's gown while giving Brenda's dirty looks to tease her. Brenda hits him at his chest and glared at him, he then pull out the garter and gave Brenda a kiss. "now it's the bachelor's turn..so come on guys.." Dylan, Brandon, Naj, Flynn, Rojin, joseph, Andy, few crew from the peach pit, Brenda's friends from theater and Mike went to the center. "ready guys.." Bane asked them, Brenda went to Val's side..they both want the same person to catch the garter—Joseph! Bane tossed the garter, Dylan and Brandon made sure that Joseph will catch it. And so he did, turning his face red he smiled at Valerie, who glared at Brandon and Dylan, Brenda elbowed her "hey smile.." Brenda whispered Val pushes the thoughts of Brandon and Dylan teasing her and smiled to Joseph who's technically her date, that day. Bane went to Brenda and Val "hey Val.. you look so hot together..go get your man.." Brenda said while Bane's wrapping his arms around Brenda's
"Valerie can now sit at the chair..and Joseph will put the garter on.." the emcee said, Val went to the chair and sit, joseph knelt down before her and shyly said "hi.." Val smiled at him, the crowd especially the gang were almost shouting at them, it's so obvious that they both like each other. Joseph started to put on the garter the boys were shouting "higher…" and they didn't even mind Val's glaring at them, Joseph look at Val's as if asking permission, to her surprise, she found herself nodding, Joseph went as high as Val allowed him. They both stand up and faced the crowd with the newly wed the gang shouted "kiss.. kiss.." Bane and Brenda of course didn't mind them, they kissed pretty passionately in front of everybody, again Joseph look at Valerie's as if his asking permission to kiss her, Valerie finally gave up she lean to kiss Joseph pretty passionately too, the applauds from the crowd grew louder making Brenda and Bane stop and they both saw vela and Joseph practically making out in front of everybody, they too cheered for them.
After a moment of 'making out' Val pull away from the kiss and smiled at Joseph. "well we hope to see you guys getting married on the near future…" the emcee said 'thank you guys, now.. we can all enjoy the food, while being serenaded by the freestyle!!" the emcee introduced the band, the crowd applauded.
Rachel, one of the vocalists of the band said "congratulation to you Bane and Brenda, and here are the perfect songs for a perfect love that you both have…enjoy eating guys..."
The repertoire includes:
Till I found you- freestyle
Just because- anita baker
All my life- America
Love move in mysterious ways- nina
Always- altantic star
Perfect combination- passage band
Thank god I found you- Mariah carey
For all f my life - MYMP
The guests along with Bane and Brenda were all enjoying the food and the good music. When everyone was about finishing their meal, the emcee stood up "the bride and the groom may now cut the cake" Brenda and Bane went to the cake stand, as one they cut the cake, place a small piece at a saucer then feed each other, they next get their wines and drink with their arms crisscrossed.
As the band finishes their set, the emcee went to the stage "now, can we call the parents of the bride for their message to the newly wed" Jim and Cyndi went up to the stage
"we both wrote this letter for you two, to our daughter Brenda and our son Bane, we were both happy that you found each other, you were truly a gift for each other from God above. As parents we could not asked anything else for our daughter Brenda since she has Bane now" Cyndi started "as a mother, the only thing I've always prayed to god is that He'll give my children the perfect partner in life just like I had Jim, we've been married for almost 28 years now and were still happy with each other, we sure had encounter a lot of problems along the way but neither of us gave up, I want you two to do the same, never gave up on each other, love each other as you love yourselves, always keep the fire of your love and never ever take each other for granted, be the strength of each other, one will listen while the other speaks, and always put god in the center of your relationship. " she handed Jim the paper
"as a father, I would never ever find a man that'll be good enough for my daughters" he said looking at Brenda and Val who smiled at him "they will be forever my baby girls, but this union is an exemption, when Brenda told us about her and Bane, I was so eager to meet this Bane guy that my daughter had been talking about over the phone almost non-stop. We were so busy that time that I couldn't leave my work, then I receive a call, it was from Bane asking me if it's ok to visit us in Hong Kong, coz he wanted to meet us, my heart soften, most of the guys are not that eager to meet his future in-laws, so they went to visit us, along with our other children, Brandon and Valerie, that was the first time that the whole family met Bane, I was expecting a nervous wreck guy in front of us, but he turned out to be calm and determined to get all of our approval, he showed us who really he is without pretensions, I was putting a strict parent act that time while inside of me knew that Brenda had found her slipper. Yeah you heard me right, I'm not gonna compare Bane into a slipper, but the love itself, you see most of us wears the most expensive shoes everyday to work, school or just going out, but when we get home and our feet is killing us, what do want to wear? Our most cheap yet most comfortable slippers. In our life, we will meet several people, some will become extra special to our hearts, some will never be forgotten, our first love will never ever be forgotten, high school flings to college commitments. I'm sure that Bane and Brenda had several relationships before each other, but in God's will, they both found their slippers with each other." He gave back the paper to Cyndi.
"as your parents, we could only wish you all the best in life, Brenda and Bane, and we promise you both that we'll always be here for you through every step of the way. Take care of each other and may god bless you both with all the blessings you guys deserves and we both love you…our daughter and our son.." Cyndi finished
Jim and Cyndi went to their table to give them hugs and kisses.
"that was a very deep and touching words from parents to their children… we now go to the first dance of the couple.. the newly wed will have their first dance as husband and wife with Hannah Zuckerman's angelic voice" Brenda applauded for Hannah along with the other guest, before standing up and going to the dance floor.
Hannah will sing "I could not asked for more" by Sarah Evans
Bane and Brenda were on the center of the dance floor, facing each other both had teary eyes, "I love you beauty…" "I love you too handsome…" were the only words ther both utter. The Hannah begun singing.
Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Brenda wrapped her arms around Bane's neck, while Bane pulled her closer to him closing any gaps between them, he rest her hand on Brenda's waist, deeply looking at each others eyes.
Smile just to see the
Smile upon your face
Their family and friends watched them all happy for them.
These are the moments
I thank God that I'm alive
Brenda sung with Hannah looking straight on Bane's eyes
And these are the moments
I'll remember all my life
Bane sung with Hannah looking at Brenda's green eyes
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Both of them sung the song for each other.
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are
Is everything in me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
And these are the moments
I know all I need is this
I've found all I've waited for, yeah
And I could not ask for more
Brenda rest her head too Bane's chest, softly crying because of the song. Bane held her tighter.
I could not ask for more
Than this time together
Brenda looks at Bane's eye as if saying the lines of the song, still had tears on her eyes.
I could not ask for more
Than this time with you
Bane did the same thing.
And every prayer
Has been answered
Every dream I've had come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
Yeah
Brenda went back on resting her head on Bane's chest, Bane rest her head on Brenda's head, both enjoying each other warmth.
These are the moments
I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments
I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
They continue feeling the music while dancing slowly with each other's arms.
I could not ask for more
Than this time together
I could not ask for more
Than this time with you
And every prayer
Has been answered
Every dream I've had has come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Oh, here with you here with me
Bane scoop Brenda's face "I could not asked for more Brenda… you're all I've waited for.."
No, I could not ask for more
Than this love you gave me
Cause it's all I've waited for
Brenda softly touch Bane's left cheek " right here in this moment, is right where I'm meant to be, here with you here with me… I could not asked for more"
And I could not ask for more
No, yeah
No, I could not ask for more
Bane lean down to kiss Brenda as Hannah finished the song. The crowd applauded not just to celebrate the first dance of the newly wed, but also for Hannah's excellent performance. Bane brushes Brenda's tears as they turn to face their family and friends. Jim went to the dance floor for the father-daughter dance. Bane respectfully stepped aside giving way to Jim.
The band started to play the music the band will be singing "isn't she lovely" by stevie wonder
Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
"I'm so proud of you Brenda.." Jim said while they were dancing "and I'm so proud to be your daughter too dad.." Brenda replied
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
"thanks for everything dad.. I'm everything I am now because of you… and mom" Brenda said
Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
"your mom and I were the most happiest parents in the world Brenda…remember that..you and your brother along with Val, you three gave us so much joy and pride.."
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
Brenda and Jim enjoyed their time together… both enjoying the music and their dancing.
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love
"I love you daddy.." "I love you more baby…" Jim kissed Brenda on her cheek and on her hand. Then Brandon came up, Brenda look confused, she didn't know that Brandon would dance with her.
"this next number were requested by Brandon, Steve, David and Dylan to be in the program, they were the four best buddies of the bride since they were in high school" the emcee said
"Brandon you're nuts.." Brenda said before the music played "hey you think we will just sit there and not be part of your little program?" Brandon replied
Then the band started to play "through the years" by Kenny Rogers
Brandon close the gap between him and his sister, though he didn't really like dancing, this is something he could do for her sister "hey bren… i'm happy for you.. really happy.." Brandon said "I know Brandon…and thank your for everything…" Brenda replied
I can't remember when you weren't there
When I didn't care for anyone but you
I swear we've been through everything there is
Can't imagine anything we've missed
Can't imagine anything the two of us can't do
Through the years, you've never let me down
You turned my life around, the sweetest days I've found
I've found with you ...
"I love you bren, I'll always be here for you…" Brandon said "I love you too Brandon…and I'll always be here for you too…big bro.." Brenda said laughing, brondon kissed her and hug her before Steve came, Brandon gave way for Steve.
"hey there pretty lady.,." Steve said lovingly "thanks for this Steve…you guys were so sweet…" Brenda said "and you deserved all of this Brenda…believe me…" Steve said smiling
Through the years
I've never been afraid, I've loved the life we've made
And I'm so glad I've stayed, right here with you
Through the years
I can't remember what I used to do
Who I trusted, who I listened to before
I swear you taught me everything I know
Can't imagine needing someone so
But through the years it seems to me
I need you more and more
"I love you bren..were always here for you.." Steve said "I love you too Steve..and thanks for everything else.." Brenda said, Steve hugs and kisses Brenda then David came next
"David…" Brenda said all smiling to him "hey there Brenda..so wanna groove?" David asked jokingly, they were dancing partners since high school "I think we really can't do our moves with this kind of song David.." Brenda said laughing.
Through the years, through all the good and bad
I know how much we had, I've always been so glad
To be with you ... Through the years
It's better every day, you've kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay, I'll stay with you
Through the years
"I love yah bren… and best wishes.." David said "I love yah too David..and thanks for everything.." David kissed Brenda, then Dylan came, it was interlude part of the song, they both stare at each other, they seem to understand each other without saying a single word.
Brenda smiled at him and tops her sides with her hands, Dylan imitates her action, she knew she's nervous. "hey Mrs. Jessup.." Dylan said "hey same old McKay…" Brenda said laughing, Brenda awkwardly put her arms around Dylan's neck, "hey relax.. you're married now it's not like we can still be together… I think it's kinda too late…" Dylan said half jokingly, Brenda pokes him at his chest "not funny McKay.." "listen to the song Brenda…its perfectly written for us…for our friendship.." Brenda felt relax this time, she rest her head to Dylan's shoulder.
Through the years, when everything went wrong
Together we were strong, I know that I belong
Right here with you ... Through the years
I never had a doubt, we'd always work things out
I've learned what life's about, by loving you
Through the years
"thanks for everything bren… you've always been there for me through the years, not just for me but for Erica, for my mom, and for the whole gang…" Dylan said "I love you all Dylan, you've become part of my system that I think… no… I know I couldn't live without…" Brenda said "and that's why we all love you so dearly Brenda…because you have the purest and the kindest heart…" Dylan said
Through the years, you've never let me down
You've turned my life around, the sweetest days I've found
I've found with you ... Through the years
It's better every day, you've kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay, I'll stay with you
Through the years...
"I love you bren.." Dylan said seriously but Brenda couldn't help but to laugh "hey I'm serious here…" this time both of them were laughing, "I know..and I love you too McKay..no matter what…" she said still laughing, Dylan kissed her at both of her cheek, then he holds her both hand and kiss it.. he escorted Brenda to their table, when they reach their table he shook hands with Bane casually.
"surprised?" Bane asked Brenda as she sit beside him
"yeah… guys were crazy…" Brenda said drinking water
"now we've come to the end of our little program for Mr. and Mrs. Jessup, lets all give them a round of applause as they give their heartfelt gratitude to all of us who made their wedding day extra special.."
The crowd applauded as they walk to the stage. Bane went first "we both first would to thank Mike and Michelle for this wonderful wedding, we couldn't have done it without you guys, your staffs and crew, your vendors and everyone involved in the preparation, thank you all.." Bane said, earning applause from their guest
"we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our family… my grandparents who's always been there for me since I was a kid, my twin brother and his fiancée for the undying support and love, my twin sister Val for the unconditional love and for just being there whenever we need her, to Bane's cousin Migz and his wife Kaelyn, for taking their time to celebrate with us here, and for all the love they've shared with us. And lastly to my beloved parents, we couldn't put our appreciations into perfect words but mom, dad thank you…thank you for everything else… we all love you guys.. from our heart to your's thank you…" Brenda said
"and of course we would like to say thank you to the gang that has always been and always will be part of our lives thank you so much guys…" Bane continued looking at their friends "and to their parents that acted like a second parents to Brenda since high school, thank you… and I hope we can all get to know each other better in the days to come…" Bane said
"to my little angels, Alyssa, Maddy, and Bea I love you guys… to Hannah a special thanks to you honey.. thank you for the wonderfully rendered song earlier, I'll be forever grateful to you honey…Erica, who's like my baby sister, thanks for the undying love squirt…and we both loves you to death pumpkin…." Brenda said laughing she knew Erica hates being called in child's pet name. "to Nat and the crew… we all grew up with you guys thanks for the never ending mega burger… Nat you've always been like a father to all of us.. thanks for loving us…and we both love you too…" Nat send flying kiss to Brenda. "and to my unexpected guests, roy and my theater family, they've been with me since I started, supporting me in all my endeavors making sure that I always get the lead role.." Brenda said laughing "thank you for coming guys…I hope to work again with all of you soon.."
"and to everybody here, we both appreciates all the love you gave us, all of you has been telling us that you're very happy for us, but we give it back to all of you…we were happy to have a family, friends like all of you…thank you very much… and to god for making all this possible thank you.." Bane finishes their acknowledgements.
"thank you all for coordinating with us, this wedding wouldn't be successful without all of you… and now the real party can begin.." the emcee said, with that, the lights changed into darker shade, the waiters and waitresses arranged the place into a cocktail party…the band started to play music..
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